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Wooden boardwalk that circles a pond where various birds and aquatic wildlife can be seen. Great for all ages.


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887' 270 m

High

844' 257 m

Low

46' 14 m

Up

36' 11 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

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Features Birding · Geological Significance · Historical Significance · River/Creek

ADA Accessible The trail is a wooden boardwalk that goes around the pond that was constructed in 2023/2024. The trail is level and offers various views around the pond.

Family Friendly This short, wooden boardwalk is a level trail that goes around a small pond where different birds and aquatic wildlife can be seen in the spring and summer. There are benches along the way too!

Need to Know

There are no facilities at this trail. The nearest restrooms and water are down at the visitor center, roughly 4 miles from the trail.

Shared By:

Zander Göpfert with improvements by David Hitchcock

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  3.0 from 2 votes

#14

in South Side

#29336

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#14

in South Side

#307

in Kentucky

#29,336

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The new boardwalk winds through the woods.
Dec 5, 2024 near Cave City, KY
As the trail makes its way around the pond, it comes close to the Mammoth Cave Railroad hiking and biking trail.
Dec 5, 2024 near Cave City, KY
The pond at sunset in the fall with the wooden boardwalk winding through the trees.
Dec 5, 2024 near Cave City, KY
There are several benches along the trail where you can take a break and enjoy the woods and pond.
Dec 5, 2024 near Cave City, KY

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Dec 1, 2024
David Hitchcock
Nice evening hike/walk on the way out of the park for the evening. Quick, easy hike.
Apr 24, 2024
Kristy Van
In wc to save energy for Cave tour
Jul 28, 2019
Jon Mead
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